Wish list: Fado turquoise stool

Get the blues — in a good way — this year with TheVelvetLab.

Working with a palette of intense blues, they have everything from cushions, shades, stools and low loungers designed with sumptuous velvets in gorgeous blue shades and a variety of patterns. Think petrol blue, plain blue-grey and crushed turquoise. This Fado turquoise stool is €189; www.thevelvetlab.com.

CA Design sale continues online until Jan 18, at www.cadesign.ie — and also at their pop-up shop, on no 44 South Lott Street, today. This is one of the bargains to be had, a soft-pad chair inspired by Charles Eames — it was €750, now reduced to €599. All the CA Design pieces are designed in Ireland and inspired by 20th century furniture designers.